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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
4
Article excerpt discusses the importance of ventilation for health, comparing natural breezes, air conditioning, and barn monitor roofs to keep air moving. It notes methods for schools and homes, mentions historical examples and local tidbits from Myrtle Point, including auto travel and births.
From the May 71 1598 Herald fragment readers note a shift to stressing the first word in references to the United States. Jas Laird of Sitkum visits town and discusses mail routes between Roseburg.
A reader blasts the Oregon State Game Commission over plans to issue about 300 licenses to hunt eastern Oregon antelope. The letter argues the policy favors hunters, endangers a large historic herd, and questions conservation leadership and the commission’s role in protecting wildlife.
The author condemns hunters and questions the opening of antelope season citing bloodshed and suffering. He laments the pain caused to wildlife and pleads for compassion while criticizing sport motives and urging respect for the state’s wildlife heritage.
Dr C L Coyle and nurse Wils Ethel Littler visited the junior high to inspect skin infections. Teachers gave end of year achievement tests to place pupils by growth units, with records on profile charts. The eighth grade commencement is May 25 at the Union High School with a two act play Raspberry Red.
Reverend Leander Smith requests The Herald publish the address change from 2110 East Market Street Logansport Indiana to 607 North Market Street North Manchester Indiana so friends may learn of the update. He expresses appreciation for the paper describing it as good news from a distant place.
Oregon enforces a new Seed Law to curb sale of noxious weed infested lots. Frank McKennon says enforcement protects farmers, with two months of testing showing 51 percent noxious seeds and 10 percent above tolerance in several lots. labeling by retailers and wholesalers is required for all agricultural and turf seeds not certified.
The Morgan-Chaffee evangelists lead nightly revival at 8 except Saturday with special music. Friday evangelism is canceled for high school events. Mrs. O H Clarke presents a piano recital Saturday night. Baccalaureate service and Dr M White sermon Sunday at the Methodist church. Catholic mass at Holy Name church Sunday 8:30 am with Sunday school beforehand.
Discussion outlines federal seed act plans and seed industry issues led by Hyslop with Pierce and a broad network of committees and agencies. Visits to Cornell Geneva and Chicago seed bodies, plus talks on forage seeds, flax, and grain grading, framed by Oregon seed production interests and potential plant moves.
East Dora Laurence Jacques appeared as a business caller in Marshfield last week with reports from Myrtle Point indicating activity by callers in the prior week Wednesday.
Oregon farmers overlook cheap mixtures of peas and vetch for soil improvement says E R Jackman extension specialist. Seed mis blends flood the market, selling at half price and depressing pure seed values while offering equal benefits for within state planting. A dollar spent on this cover crop delivers better returns than ten dollars on commercial fertilizer.
John Kuska moved from the Pearl Ireland house to the Evelyn Butler house. Mr. Paul Topping moved from Bandon to the Clyde Cook house. Jeff Linn and family moved out of town during the past week.
Two high school students across the United States gain early fame by aiding National Air Mail Week from May 15 to 21. The National Air Mail Week committee sponsors a poster contest for boys and girls in high schools to promote the observance.
The Al G. Barnes and Sells Fieto Combined Circus brings 1 960 new wonders to Marshfield on Saturday May 14 with an afternoon and an 8 PM program. Noted acts include Risffenach Troupe You Kam from China Janet May and the Paviowa swinging tracps. The show promises a two hour entertainment with a larger menagerie and colorful pageantry.
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